PPT-Stars and Constellations

When you look at the night sky you can see many beautiful stars Stars If you are out in the country camping in the mountains or in the desert away from the city lights you may see thousands of them . By . Jaclyn Schmitz. Stars. Our sun is one of about 200 billion stars in our galaxy (the Milky Way). The sun is considered a very average star should have enough fuel to last another 4-5 billion years. Source. http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/constellations.php. Key Concept. I can explain how astronomers . divide the night . sky and why this is important?. What is a constellation?. A constellation is a group of visible stars that form a pattern when viewed from Earth. The pattern they form may take the shape of an animal, a mythological creature, a man, a woman, or an inanimate object such as a microscope, a compass, or a crown.. What are stars?. Stars are balls of hot gas.. They are much larger than planets. and much further from Earth.. The sun is the closest star to Earth.. Most of the gas in the inside of a star is hydrogen and its temperature is over 20 million degrees Fahrenheit. There is also helium, a gas that is formed when the hydrogen molecules join together.. Soprano I Hence  stars,  you  daz- zle but the sight,   you teach to Soprano II Hence  stars, \r \r \r Alto Hence  stars, hence   stars too  dim of light,  you  daz-  zle  b E.ST.05.23- Explain the apparent movement of the stars (constellations) and sun across the sky. . DAY ONE. Write down everything written in yellow. . CO: I can explain the apparent motion of the stars (constellations) and the sun through the sky. . c. . Explain why the pattern of stars in a constellation stays the same, but a planet can be seen in different locations at different times.. Constellations and Planets in the Night Sky. Created . for . Earth Science 11. Chapter 21. Constellations. Constellation:. A groups of stars that appear to form patterns in the sky.. 88 different constellations can be seen from the Northern and Southern hemispheres.. Constellations. Some constellations are visible and identifiable from the northern hemisphere.. What is the northern hemisphere?. Are we in the northern hemisphere?. Orion. Named after a hunter in Greek mythology. The “. Cosmic Distance Ladder. ”. Visual. “. Parallax. ”. “. Binocular. Vision”…. Let’s us “see” 3D images . (depth). …but, how to do this to get . Astronomical Distances. ?. “. Do Now. SWBAT explain the life cycle of different types of stars. Turn in your Homework. Grab your clicker. Complete the “Are we made of star stuff” Misconception sheet.. January 24. Waning Crescent. Do Now. SWBAT explain the life cycle of different types of stars. Turn in your Homework. Grab your clicker. Complete the “Are we made of star stuff” Misconception sheet.. January 24. Waning Crescent. constellations. a. Ancient cultures used . mythology. or everyday items to name constellations. 2. Modern astronomy studies . 88 . constellations. 3. Some constellations are not . visible. all year because Earth revolves around the Sun. Early Astronomy . Humans have been fascinated by the sky for all time.. Constellations have helped people navigate, tell stories, are the gods that look over humanity.. Constellations are groupings of stars that form images, much like seeing . What is a Constellation?. A specific group of stars.. Ancient people of many cultures . connected. groups of stars to form patterns, like huge dot-to-dot puzzles.. These . patterns. are known as constellations. .